Sentences with phrase «commercial breeding of animals»

In the final analysis, it is HSUS, the ASPCA, and PETA which benefit puppy and kitten mills and the commercial breeding of animals, not No Kill advocates who refuse to subscribe to the lie of pet overpopulation which enables systematic killing.

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The term «hobbyist» refers to an individual or an organization who is not a commercial breeder but is (1) actively involved in any nationally recognized, organized animal sport or hobby for a period of at least one year prior to making application; or (2) participates in field trials, owns nationally - recognized breeds used specifically as hunting dogs, participates in hunting activities, has held (and continues to hold) a current valid Oklahoma hunting license and has held such license for at least one year prior to making application; or (3) qualifies as a «rescuer.»

Some animal welfare advocates advise against buying pets from a pet shop or a pet farm as it perpetuates the cycle of commercial and unethical breeding of pets, while many other pets are abandoned or put down.

If you are thinking of welcoming a new furry companion into your life, the best thing you could possibly do is adopt a shelter animal — a decision which could potentially save their life — rather than giving your money to the commercial puppy breeding industry.

The movement against commercial - breeding practices began picking up significant momentum by late 2014, after celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey repeatedly spoke out on the issue and groups like the Humane Society shared on social media photos of animals allegedly abused by breeders.

All of these animals were rescued from various commercial breeding facilities in the Midwest, where health, cleanliness, and quality of life are all secondary to profit.

Here's what my research says, «A puppy mill is a commercial facility destined for breeding dogs that sets priority of making money over the well - being of animals.»

Passed in 1966, the Animal Welfare Act states the following requirement, «Any breeder who has more than 3 breeding dogs, and sells puppies for commercial purposes, must have a license issued by the Department of Agriculture.»

Should pet stores be disallowed to sell puppies from breeders, animal advocates say, the number of commercial breeding facilities will shrink.

HSI / Canada calls on the Quebec government to swiftly regulate and enforce the adoption of Bill 51 — and work towards addressing animal welfare concerns relating mandatory jail time for serious cases of animal cruelty and cap on the number of animals and breeds of a commercial breeding operation.

There is also no limit on the number of animals or breeds that can be confined in a commercial breeding operation.

Puppy mills are commercial breeding facilities that raise dogs in factory - farm - like conditions, putting profit above the welfare of the animals.

As the report shows, even breeders with a history of Animal Welfare Act violations can still be allowed to operate, which is why it is so difficult «shut down» commercial breeding operations.

These commercial breeding operations are inherently exploitive not only of the animals trapped in inhumane breeding conditions, but also of the public that purchase over-priced pets, many of whom have diseases, genetic defects and behavior problems due to poor breeding practices, inadequate nutrition and lack of socialization and veterinary care.

Because of the growth in online sales of animals, particularly dogs, many operators of inhumane commercial breeding facilities, or puppy mills, transport dogs to pet stores and to new parents via airplanes.

Members will not, to the best of their knowledge, sell or consign any animals to pet stores or other commercial outlets, to contest sponsors, dealers, or to persons under CKC or any breed club censure.

This story references Dr. Candace Croney's study conducted with the Center for Animal Welfare Science on the prevalence of periodontal disease in a population of dogs in commercial breeding facilities in Indiana and Illinois.

The Alliance played a leading role in the passage of the Animal Care Facilities Act (ACFA), which requires the licensing, inspection and promulgation of standards of care for dogs and cats housed in commercial pet breeding facilities, pet stores, kennels, and animal sheAnimal Care Facilities Act (ACFA), which requires the licensing, inspection and promulgation of standards of care for dogs and cats housed in commercial pet breeding facilities, pet stores, kennels, and animal sheanimal shelters.

The sale of dogs, cats and rabbits will soon be banned at retail stores in San Diego, making it the 32nd city in North America to enact legislation in response to criticism of how animals are treated in commercial breeding facilities.

A puppy mill is a large - scale commercial dog breeding facility where profit is given priority over the well - being of dogs, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Although Maryland state law already prohibits the sale of dogs and cats bred by illegal «puppy mills,» it does not ban the retail sale of animals bred at large - scale commercial breeding facilities which, many will argue, are merely federally inspected, legal puppy mill operations.

Humane Canada condemns the mass breeding of companion animals for commercial sale and urges the public to learn how to recognize and avoid these profitable but uncaring and unscrupulous operations, which have little regard for the welfare of the animals, as evidenced by the suffering and exploitation involved.

«The passing of this ordinance is a very important step forward for animals that are sourced from puppy mills and other large - scale, irresponsible, commercial breeding sources,» said Gary Weitzman, president and CEO of the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA.

Assembly Bill 485, authored by assembly member Patrick O'Donnell, will help put an end to the suffering of animals in commercial breeding operations (the majority of which are in the Midwest) by banning the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits from mills.

State of Oklahoma Oklahoma Animal Cruelty Statutes — Department of Agriculture Oklahoma Cruelty Statutes — Animal Legal and Historical Center Oklahoma State Board of Commercial Pet Breeders Oklahoma Municode — look up ordinances for all cities in Oklahoma Breed - Specific Legislation is NOT LEGAL in Oklahoma.

We soon realized, however, that despite the deplorable conditions in puppy mills and periodic exposés (even Oprah did one), legislators at the state and federal level were reluctant to pass meaningful legislation to improve the conditions of commercial breeding operations because puppy mills fall under the jurisdiction of the Department of Agriculture and their state equivalents, and dogs in puppy mills are considered to be livestock, and animal welfare of any stripe is a much harder sell in those circles than it should be, sadly.

The standards governing the care of dogs and cats in commercial breeding facilities are set forth in the federal Animal Welfare Act (AWA).

Animal welfare advocates including Texas Humane Legislation Network, the ASPCA ® and The Humane Society of the United States applaud the Texas state Senate for passing a bill to provide state oversight of large - scale commercial breeding facilities, known as puppy mills.

Laws that regulate commercial breeding require breeders to be licensed and inspected, and create minimum standards of care for the animals.

While the position of the campaign is that the first and best place to look for a new pet is an animal shelter or rescue organization, this compelling data underlines an important path to ending the high - volume commercial breeding of puppies for the pet store trade.

The fact that a commercial dog breeder may have tens or hundreds of adult dogs for the purpose of breeding each and making money (i.e., economic gain) does not allow that business owner or operator to «view» these animals differently and, therefore, justify substandard, neglectful or cruel treatment.

«Commercial breeder» means a person who possesses or has an ownership interest in animals and is engaged in the business of breeding animals for sale or for exchange in return for consideration, and who possesses ten or more adult intact animals and whose animals produce more than five total litters of puppies or kittens per year.

These range from pet stores and puppies — as Marshall points out, the Animal Welfare Act for commercial breeding of puppies has led to major changes in the community over the years — to consumer warranties, and from animal cruelty to restrictions on sales and posseAnimal Welfare Act for commercial breeding of puppies has led to major changes in the community over the years — to consumer warranties, and from animal cruelty to restrictions on sales and posseanimal cruelty to restrictions on sales and possession.

Springboarding off the public awareness and outrage generated by these and other Virginia puppy mill exposés, the following year we worked closely with Teresa Dockery, who at the time was the chief operating officer of the Margaret B. Mitchell Spay / Neuter Clinic in Bristol, Virginia, to help pass a state law that tightened up commercial breeding operations and empowered local animal control officers to enforce the new codes.

The Animal Welfare Act, a law written in 1966 to set standards of care for animals bred for commercial resale, has received criticism in recent years due to a lack of adapting to modern technology.

Our idea of saving lives isn't just rescuing abandoned animals from overcrowded municipal shelters, or pulling them from the cruel and inhumane conditions of commercial breeding facilities.

Upgrade the current commercial dog breeder law, requiring larger enclosures that have solid flooring and are not stacked Require that commercial breeders provide basic care, including constant access to exercise areas, nutritious food and potable water, socialization with humans and other dogs, regular and proper veterinary care, and more Require those selling 15 or more dogs in Ohio each year, regardless of where they are located, to also adhere to Ohio's humane standards Hobby breeders (defined as breeders with fewer than 8 female breeding dogs) as well as animal shelters and rescue groups are exempt from coverage.

Ohio residents backed by the Humane Society of the United States have proposed an amendment to the Ohio Constitution focused on puppy mills and the treatment of animals in commercial breeding.

While commercial pet food manufacturers compensate for variations in basal ingredients by adding vitamin and mineral supplements, it is difficult to determine optimum levels for so many different breeds of animals having varying genetic backgrounds and metabolic needs.

The United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) records show that this kennel housed 133 adult dogs and 110 puppies in June of 2008, which indicates it is a commercial breeding operation.

The new law creates licensing and inspection requirements for commercial breeding facilities to enhance the care and safety of animals.

But PETA, HSUS, the ASPCA and their defenders ignore or fight reform efforts to stop shelter neglect, abuse, and killing which is the same type of harm that animals face in large - scale, commercial breeding operations for the pet store market.

He said pet stores, which source their dogs from commercial breeding establishments (CBE), were a source of quality animals.

The key is to inspect and close down the deplorable puppy mills, and educate commercial breeders in all facets of animal welfare and dog breeding.

Throughout the country, thousands of commercial pet - breeding facilities and backyard breeders produce millions of animals for sale in pet stores and through newspaper ads and internet sites.

OHS Investigation Leads to Conviction and Fine In a major neglect case involving 140 animals, the owner of a commercial breeding operation in Rainier was fined $ 172,000 and banned from owning... Read More

Throughout the country, thousands of commercial pet - breeding facilities and backyard breeders produce millions of animals for sale in pet stores and through newspaper ads.

California recently enacted a similar proposal, which is also working to end the practice of high - volume commercial breeding, which has led to the mistreatment of animals and increased shelter populations.

The HSI Animal Rescue team recently worked with the Québec government to rescue dogs from two other inhumane, commercial breeding operations, including the historic rescue of more than 500 neglected dogs from an operation near Shawville, Québec, and earlier this year, 125 dogs were also seized near Québec City.

The Animal Welfare Act (AWA), 7 USC § 2131 — § 2159, requires that minimum standards of care and treatment be provided for certain animals bred for commercial sale, used in research, transported commercially, or exhibited to the public.